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Jason Taylor speaks at Nevada Press banquet
Society of Professional Journalists code of ethics
Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics Preamble Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist acts …
Read More »Our best convention of the year
For all his protestations, John Maher was a terrific emcee for the NPA awards banquet on Friday at the Nugget in Sparks. The Reno Gazette-Journal publisher kept things moving, got off a few jokes and wry comments, and pronounced most of the names right. Las Vegas Review-Journal Publisher Jason Taylor …
Read More »Best headline writing
Urban 1. Matthew Crowley, Las Vegas Review-Journal Hazardous waists, Taming of the achoo, Wrappers’ delight 2. Steve Bornfeld, Las Vegas Re- view-Journal If you can’t stand the wheat, get into the kitchen; Well done, readers, on making rare steak suggestions; Man who cried Wolfgang 3. Brad Bynum, Reno News …
Read More »Editorial of the Year
Patrick Everson Las Vegas Review-Journal No good reason to oppose charter school This editorial stood out because it addressed an issue that seemed very relevant to local readers, and also because it was one of the few entries that didn’t deal with open government laws. We all champion those laws, …
Read More »Ad of the Year
Sean Rademacher The Sunday Sunrise Health — We’re Here for Life’s Ouch Moments Excellent, humorous, eye-catching and most importantly effective advertising.
Read More »Silver Star winner Danny Miller
Silver Star Award Danny Miller Nevada Magazine From the nomination: Danny Miller is the production manager for Nevada Magazine, but that’s just his title. His dedication to the continued success of the magazine and it’s website goes far beyond the job description. We couldn’t do this without him. Judge’s comment: …
Read More »Outstanding Journalists
The Nevada Press Association’s top individual awards go to outstanding journalists in two categories. Here are this year’s winners. For Urban Daily, Urban Weeklies and Magazines: Yesenia Amaro Las Vegas Review-Journal From the nomination: Yesenia Amaro is an unstoppable force. In two short years as a Review-Journal staff writer, covering …
Read More »Story of the Year
D. Brian Burghart Reno News & Review Fatal Encounters Series Judge’s comment: Powerful series on an important issue, with ties to national news stories and the growing concern about government abuse of power and the public’s distrust of all officers because of the hidden truths in a few cases. Several …
Read More »2015 Better Newspaper Award Contest results
The Nevada Press Association recognized the best in Nevada journalism this evening at its annual awards banquet, presenting hundreds of awards for outstanding writing, reporting, photography, advertising and design. The banquet at the Nugget in Sparks was attended by about 170 people from newspapers, magazines and web sites around Nevada. …
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